April 2017 Newsletter

Monday, March 27, 2017 - 00:00

Dear Friends,

In our third month in Sacramento we keep fighting to bring something back to our District that has been missing for a while; representation and a voice in the legislature. In the past few weeks my staff and I have been advancing our legislative package that helps the people in our cities with what they need most. We’ve advanced bills out of committees to provide transparency to students and parents when a student is suspended (AB 667) and to protect people in our community that have been victims or witnesses of crimes from being threatened with their immigration status (AB 578). There’s much work left to do but as always, I’m fighting for us and for our community interests. Please remember that my offices in Sacramento and San Bernardino are always open to you and please know that my staff and I are here to listen, plan and act on what you need. Please come in and tell us how we can improve and protect our district!

Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes

Sacramento News

In the Capitol with fellow legislators working on making college more affordable, and with students
discussing the importance of combating human trafficking and providing housing for homeless students in our district.

At the Latino Journal awards with Sen. Connie Leyva, Asm. Sabrina Cervantes and friends (Left).
I met with Veterans advocating for Veteran Resource Centers on community college campuses (Right).

District News

Woman of the Year Luncheon

On March 4th, I held a Woman of the Year Luncheon at Sundowner Restaurant in San Bernardino to honor and celebrate the Woman of the Year nominees from the 47th Assembly District.

Congratulations to my mother Jessie Gómez who was selected to receive this year’s Woman of the Year award. Your community activism and commitment to our community has inspired me to serve others and give back to my community.

Woman of the Year Nominees for the 47th District:

Kim Rocha - Bloomington

Jessie Gomez - Colton

Lady Venice James - Fontana

Heather Butterworth - Bloomington

Rachel Warner - Colton

Bobbi Jo Chavarria - Fontana

Patircia Small - Colton

Rosa Gomez - Colton

Amparo Miramontes - Fontana

Aurora Reyes - Colton

Ellen Miller - Fontana

Angela Wilkinson - Grand Terrace

Lucia B. Negrete - Grand Terrace

Lina Montes - Rialto

Kim Carter - San Bernardino

Socorro Gomez - Grand Terrace

Maria Rodriguez - Rialto

Patricia L. Nickols-Butler - San Bernardino

Margie Miller - Grand Terrace

Angela Licurse - Rialto

Eileen Chen - San Bernardino

Annette May - Muscoy

Irma Flores - Rialto

Sadia Khan - San Bernardino

Dana Jamison - Muscoy

Olivia Peñaloza - San Bernardino

Trini Gomez - San Bernardino

Claudia Lopez - Muscoy

Denise Benton - San Bernardino

Young Leaders Corner

I am excited to announce that 40 students were chosen to be part of the 1st class of the Young Legislators. These 40 students attended the orientation on March 4th at the Rialto Community Center. During the orientation, the students had the opportunity to meet each other, discuss upcoming sessions, and learn about the policy and expectations of the program. They also took the official oath of office of a Young Legislator.

Roundtable Discussion with Attorney General

On March 23rd, I hosted California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for a community roundtable discussion at San Bernardino Valley College to discuss issues important to the 47th Assembly District. The Attorney General listened to law enforcement, environmental groups, social justice organizations and local elected officials who updated him on critical issues such as public safety, education, and immigration. Attorney General Becerra reminded everyone that he “has their back”.

Notice - Satellite Office Hours

In an effort to extend our services, our office is partnering with the City of Fontana and the City of Rialto to host satellite office hours.

In Fontana, satellite office hours will occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 2 - 6 p.m. at Fontana City Hall, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335. Please call Maha Rizvi at (909) 381-3238 for appointments.

In Rialto, satellite office hours will occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1-5 p.m. at 141 S Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA. Please call Daniel Peeden at (909) 381-3238 for appointments.